How is packing for storage different from packing for a move?

While careful packing is important for any move, one that involves storage brings some unique challenges to protect against: temperature changes, humidity and potential pests to name a few. Because of these conditions, you’ll want to take a few extra precautions before placing items in storage.

Start with this packing guide to learn how to protect your belongings, and then keep reading for specifics on packing for storage.

Setting up a simpler move with cats

For many people, cats are the perfect pet. They’re independent, low-maintenance and they don’t bark in the dead of night. When relocating to a new home, you want to make sure your cat is comfortable and cared for — a task that can be challenging since they can’t exactly tell you what they need. With a little planning beforehand, the process can be easy on you and your pet.

Need to tow your car with a Penske rental?

Picture this: You’re trying to figure out how to get your car and all of your belongings to your new house. You rent a Penske truck, which takes care of the household goods. But if you’re driving the truck, how do you get your car there? Towing a Penske® trailer could work, but it may complicate an already difficult drive. Learn more about Penske trailer options, take a look at a few things to be aware of during the trip, and explore alternatives for moving.

The best ways to pack jewelry

What’s in your jewelry box? Whether the pieces are special gifts from loved ones or costume jewelry to top off an outfit, you want to make sure they arrive safely. For both travel and moving, packing jewelry properly ensures things stay intact: no broken bracelets, no tangled necklaces and no missing earrings. These tips will help prepare everything for transport.

Protecting linens, towels, bedding, rugs and other soft goods

Towels, sheets and pillows may not be items you’re worried about before the move. Since they aren’t breakable or fragile, you may just think about bagging them and throwing them in the moving trailer. However, bags can easily be punctured, damaging the items inside. To ensure everything arrives at your new home ready to use, follow these tips for packing soft goods.

Budget truck FAQs

If you’ve never rented a Budget® truck before, there can be a lot of details to figure out — from choosing the right size to understanding how the process works. Find out all about Budget truck rental using the FAQs below, and then compare it to U-Pack®, an affordable alternative to truck rental.

How to pack pictures, mirrors, canvases and similar items for moving

When it comes to packing household goods, some belongings require special care and attention. This is especially true for things like framed pictures, mirrors and professional artwork. You don’t want to arrive at your new home and find shattered glass, chipped frames or punctured canvases. To prevent this type of damage, carefully follow the step-by-step processes below.

Saving money with a Penske® discount code

Does a coupon code really make a difference on something like a rental truck? It depends on the move! While some coupons take a little bit off the cost of the rental truck, most won’t cover any of the “soft costs” like fuel, travel expenses and liability coverage. Let’s dig in to how Penske coupons work and explore other ways to save on your move.

How much does a moving truck cost?

Rental truck costs are based on factors like origin and destination, move date and equipment size. And because every move is different, the only way to know exactly how much it will cost you to rent a truck is to get quotes from multiple companies and compare the rates.

But if you’re not quite ready to get a quote, or you don’t know which companies to consider, you can use the examples below to help steer you in the right direction.

Things you should know about Ryder® rentals

As you start looking at rental truck options for an upcoming move, you might be thinking about using a Ryder truck. If so, there are some things to consider before making a reservation. Learn what equipment is available, get answers to FAQs, and learn what costs to expect when renting from them.

Using a Penske® rental truck to move

So, you’re thinking about using a Penske truck to complete your do-it-yourself move. You probably have some questions about the service — like what trucks they offer, which size you need, how much the service costs, etc. To help you find the answers easily, we created a list of frequently asked questions about their trucks and services. Explore this information to find out if Penske is a good fit for your move.

Need to tow a car with a Budget® trailer rental?

If you’re thinking about renting a Budget trailer to tow your car, there are a few things to consider. Take a look at the different types of equipment Budget offers, learn how towing can impact your move and explore towing alternatives to make sure your move will go smoothly.

Traveling with pets

Moving with children is one thing, but moving with pets is a whole different animal! The majority of Americans have at least one animal and when they move to a new home, their pet is part of the equation. Many people have questions about how to best handle the challenges of moving with their fur babies. The good news is, while the level of involvement varies depending on the type of pet, it’s really not all that hard.

Moving in the Army

As anyone living the Army life knows, frequent moving is part of the routine. But even though relocating is common for an Army family, there are still a lot of things to consider for each move — especially when doing it yourself (DITY). So when you receive your PCS orders and start planning your move, here are some things to consider as you work through the process.

Will a ReloCube hold all of my belongings?

If you’re interested in using ReloCube containers for a move, you might be wondering how much you can realistically expect to fit in each container. While it’s easy to picture the CubeTM filled with boxes stacked neatly, its compact design may make it more difficult to imagine furniture and other large items fitting inside. But don’t let the size be deceiving — you might be surprised by how much a ReloCube can hold!